12:00 PM

A special performance led by legendary jazz musician Mwata Bowden and the jazz musicians from the University of Chicago’s jazz ensemble, Jazz X-tet, activates Anna Kunz’s immersive installation in Gallery One. Working in collaboration, Bowden and Kunz explore the connections between improvisational painting and music. Moving through Gallery One, visitors will find musicians integrated amongst […]

1:00 PM

After experiencing artist Anna Kunz's art in the main gallery, join teaching artist Katie Romans in the studio to create your own abstract mixed-media artworks. With emphasis on color and play, you will use a variety of art materials such as paint, tissue paper and fabric to construct your own mini masterpiece. Join Victoria Martinez […]

2:00 PM

Bill Walker’s use of lyrics, poems, and personal text in his work is important to understanding the social codes and cultural signifiers he criticized through his art work. Moderated by Romi Crawford, Victor Sorell and Jeff Huebner will discuss the various modes of expression in Walker’s work and the efficacy in getting across his message […]